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Jetpacks, reluctant emojis, 72 million Lego blocks and Peter “Moosebridge”

Jetpacks, reluctant emojis, 72 million Lego blocks and Peter “Moosebridge”

By Tyler Orton While we Canadians are still paying a lot of attention to our newly elected prime minister , it appears China is still ignoring its own PM after Li Keqiang was appointed in 2013.
Governments turn access to information into scandal of stealth

Governments turn access to information into scandal of stealth

By Kirk LaPointe When Canada introduced its first law in 1983 to grant citizens access to government records, it didn’t anticipate the Internet, the cellular phone, texting or even the Post-it note.
Vancouver developer James Schouw allegedly committed fraud: BCSC

Vancouver developer James Schouw allegedly committed fraud: BCSC

Schouw allegedly promised 18% annual return on $1 million investment related to Hornby Street project
‘Flood’ of M&A activity expected after market rebounds in Q3

‘Flood’ of M&A activity expected after market rebounds in Q3

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) picked up throughout Canada during the third quarter of 2015 following four straight quarters of declines.
How the Korea-China FTA could complicate TPP for Canada

How the Korea-China FTA could complicate TPP for Canada

South Korea hails pact as a gateway to China, but UBC expert says it could be a pain for Canadians
Canada’s economic outlook has deteriorated since April, says PBO

Canada’s economic outlook has deteriorated since April, says PBO

Low commodity prices and lower-than-anticipated global expansion will inhibit growth: report
Can we move to a fossil-free future without wrecking our economy?

Can we move to a fossil-free future without wrecking our economy?

As immense as the challenge seems, experts say it is possible to change the world’s energy diet
August earnings drop stalls B.C. momentum

August earnings drop stalls B.C. momentum

Average weekly earnings in B.C. fell in August, retracing all of July’s gain and moderating some of the positive momentum from recent months. Weekly earnings for B.C. employees averaged a seasonally adjusted $904 – while up 0.
Insider trading, November 10, 2015

Insider trading, November 10, 2015

The following is a list of stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed the week ending November 3. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Controversial foreign ownership study is about money — not race: Vancouver planner

Controversial foreign ownership study is about money — not race: Vancouver planner

“Money is no longer connected to what you do and where you live”